Chansky’s Notebook: Common Denominator
It is no coincidence that two terrific UNC programs used their new home facilities to recruit great players and win trophies.
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Hometown Heroes: Jane and Jeff Hathaway
This week’s Hometown Heroes, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, are Jane and Jeff Hathaway!...
Column: Making #MeToo Count
“Making #MeToo Count” By Rachel Valentine These past few days have been heavy for...
Word of the Day – 7/17/20
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Orange County: School Budgets, Opioid Settlement Meeting, Early Voting
Chair of the Orange Count Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. She discussed an upcoming joint meeting among the County Commissioners and the Boards of Education for both Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools. They will be discussing upcoming budget needs for the school districts and a possible bond referendum to help fund those needs. She also previewed an upcoming community meeting on the use of Opioid Settlement funds, discussed early voting in Orange County, and more.
What We’re Thinking: Biden Up With Seniors, Down With Students
Tom discusses an interesting trend in recent polls: Joe Biden is overperforming with older voters, but underperforming with younger voters.
History Matters: The Midnight Nextdoor Post of Paul Revere
Scott and Aaron discuss major events around the American Revolution and the Civil War - and how communications technology played a big role.
April 13, 2024
Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses Dawn Staley and Dan Hurley, and the lessons learned in basketball dynasties.
September 16, 2019: Bree Newsome
Aaron speaks with Bree Newsome, the activist who's best known for pulling down a Confederate flag outside the South Carolina State House in 2015.
December 18, 2020: Sayonara, 2020
Jean and Aaron send off 2020 - and look forward to a (hopefully) positive 2021 - in the year's final edition of Thing/Not A Thing.
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Orange County: School Budgets, Opioid Settlement Meeting, Early Voting
Chair of the Orange Count Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. She discussed an upcoming joint meeting among the County Commissioners and the Boards of Education for both Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools. They will be discussing upcoming budget needs for the school districts and a possible bond referendum to help fund those needs. She also previewed an upcoming community meeting on the use of Opioid Settlement funds, discussed early voting in Orange County, and more.
May 29, 2018: Goodbyeee
Meg's moving on to a new position (don't worry, still in Chapel Hill!), so this is her final Downtown Rundown. (We still have fun.)
Talking Books: The Ultimate
In our final installment of Talking Books, Susan and Aaron look back at the last nine years and ask each other about their favorites.
April 20, 2024
This week, 97.9 The Hill is airing conversations with the late Coach Lefty Driesell. Coach Driesell had a legendary career at four different colleges, Davidson, Maryland, James Madison, and Georgia State, all of which he took to the NCAA tournament. Coach Driesell and D.G. also talk about Maryland’s exit from the ACC and his memories of the great games against UNC and Duke.
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Orange County: School Budgets, Opioid Settlement Meeting, Early Voting
Chair of the Orange Count Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. She discussed an upcoming joint meeting among the County Commissioners and the Boards of Education for both Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools. They will be discussing upcoming budget needs for the school districts and a possible bond referendum to help fund those needs. She also previewed an upcoming community meeting on the use of Opioid Settlement funds, discussed early voting in Orange County, and more.
Stroman On Sports: The Current State of Women’s Basketball
University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 12. She discussed the most recent women's college basketball season, with specific attention to the NCAA Tournament. They talked about the increased ratings for the women's game, and the intense star power that was on display during the tournament. She also looked to the future of the sport after this important tournament season, and more.
Forum On The Hill: Community Conversations from 2022
The annual community forum on 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com, recording conversations from sessions held in 2022.
October 31, 2020
Guest: Bruce Vance with Town & Country Cleaning
KIDSQ: TV Characters as Best Friends
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Governor Cooper Visits UNC Health Vaccination Clinic
On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ...
September 11, 2019: Firearm Safety
Ashley and Aaron talk firearm safety after an Orange County Commissioners meeting - but not before forging common ground on two big issues.
